Here We Go

Tuesday update: super-busy week for us, will have a new set on Thursday (10/24).

Hello Fr!day job-search enthusiasts! Nothing to add beyond enjoy the jobs & the weekend!

1) The Specialty Equipment Market Association in search mode for a Senior Manager, Federal Government Affairs with 4+ years of Capitol Hill, executive branch/federal agency and/or relevant trade association/corporation experience – $110k-$130k – we understand their trade show is a blast

2-3) Meraki Communications Group is actively recruiting for these (scroll to find):

• Account Director, Earned Media – 10+ years of experience in media relations, marketing, strategic communications, or reputation management sought
• Traffic Manager & Production Artist – 6+ years of experience in marketing, strategic communications, advertising, along with graphic design production desired; fluency in Spanish a must

4) Democracy Forward is seeking a Deputy Director of People, Culture & Operations with 10+ years of progressively responsible work experience including Human Resources and/or Operations – $130k-$150k – search managed by Grossman Solutions

5) National Audubon Society is seeking a Managing Director, Policy who will drive the integration of the hemisphere-wide Healthy Birds, Healthy Planet policy agenda to align all of Audubon’s policy efforts and build a cohesive policy strategy – $220k-$260k – search managed by Koya Partners/Diversified Search Group

6-8) American Apparel & Footwear Association (scroll to find)

• Media & Communications Coordinator – $50k-$65k
• Director, State & Local Government Affairs – $100k-$125k
• Interns – Summer 2025

9) America's Essential Hospitals – Director of Communications

10-12) Arnold & Porter

• Policy Advisor – $145k-$200k
• Senior Policy Specialist – $90k-$100k
• Policy Specialist – $60k-$70k

13) Blue Cross Blue Shield Association – Manager, Storytelling – $107k-$150k – DC or Chicago, IL

14) Booz Allen Hamilton – Energy Communications Consultant & Speechwriter – $75k-$172k

15) Bristol Bay/SpecPro Management Services – Public Affairs Specialist supporting INTERPOL/United States National Central Bureau – Secret clearance required

16-17) British Embassy

• Senior Science & Innovation Policy Advisor – $116k – apply by Nov. 6
• Head of Press, Politics & Public Affairs – $73k – fluency in Spanish required – Miami, FL – apply by Nov. 11

18) Commonwealth Foundation – Director of Development – DC; Harrisburg, PA; King of Prussia, PA or remote-based – search managed by Talent Market

19) Dept. of Justice – Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $139k-$181k – apply by Oct. 28

20) Evergreen Action – Campaigns & Government Affairs Advocate – $115k – see also main career page

21-23) Georgetown University

• Communications & Events Coordinator supporting the Center for New Designs in Learning & Scholarship – $47k-$87k – apply by Nov. 30
• Director of Development, School of Public Policy – $66k-$126k
• Associate Director of Development, School of Public Policy – $54k-$100k

24-25) George Washington University

• Assistant Director, Leadership Annual Giving – $45k-$63k
• Email Marketing Specialist – one-month term – $18-$20/hr

26) Google – Government Affairs & Public Policy Manager, Google Cloud – $182k-$248k

27) Greenlight America – Regional Campaign Manager, Mid-Atlantic – $75k-$100k - remote in Mid-Atlantic Region; Virginia, Maryland or Delaware preferred

28) Housing California – Narrative & Strategic Communications Director – $110k-$140k – remote-based in CA – search managed by People Power

29) Howard University – Communications Manager – $81k-$90k

30) Korea Economic Institute of America – Director of Public Opinion & External Affairs – $90k-$110k

31-32) League of Conservation Voters Education Fund

• Public Lands Fellow – $60k – apply by Nov. 5
• Election Research & Experimentation Intern – Jan.-Apr. 2025 – $17/hr – apply by Nov. 11

33) Mamatoto Village – Communications Manager – $75k-$85k

34) Maryland Judiciary – Public Information Officer – $144k – Annapolis, MD – apply by Oct. 26

35) National Academy of Engineering – Director Communications/Media – $101k-$158k

36-37) Northrop Grumman

• Media Strategy & Engagement Director – $149k-$249k
• Brand Advertising Lead – $80k-$133k

38) PG&E – Expert Government Relations Representative – $129k-$207k

39) Somatus – Vice President, Marketing & Communications

40) U.S. Agency for International Development – Congressional Liaison Specialist – $117k-$153k – apply by Oct. 28

41) Washington Post – Food Editorial Aide – $28/hr – apply by Nov. 1

42) … and finally: put your expert-level historical research & writing skills to work as Historian for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission & enjoy the $196k-$204k pay grade – apply by Nov. 8

Best wishes for a lovely weekend from from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource as Festival Season starts to cool down just a bit. 

• Yardfest – Howard University – Oct. 18
• Good Beer Festival – Salisbury, MD – Oct. 18-19
• Richmond Oktoberfest – Meadow Event Park/Doswell, Va. – Oct. 18-19
• Boo at the Zoo – National Zoo – Oct. 18-20
• DC Wine Fest – Union Market, NE DC – Oct. 19
• Haymarket Day – Haymarket, Va. – Oct. 19
• Berlin Oktoberfest – Berlin, MD – Oct. 19
• U.S. Oyster Festival – St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds/Leonardtown, MD – Oct. 19-20
• Georgetown Fall Market – Wisconsin Ave NW – Oct. 19-20